Monthly Archives: January 2012

Blown Away By Ernest Packaging Solutions — Again

Sometimes, you’ve got to risk life and limb — and in our president’s case, noggin — for your cause. Especially when it comes to packaging. Our fearless president, Tim, has bravely faced terrifying encounters both with a ready-to-hatch carton of … Continue reading

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Is It The Size That Counts? When Cost-Cutting Goes Wrong

No one wants to hear that their package is too small, especially in the consumer goods market. We all know the story of David and Goliath, but we all know that story because it is the exception to the rule, … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Michigan State University’s School of Packaging

Here at Ernest, we appreciate innovation and advances–especially those spiked with plenty of personality–in the packaging industry. And because of that appreciation, we’re sure not to overlook the great ideas and creativity generated by up-and-comers in the field After all, … Continue reading

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The Ernest Challenge: Protecting Your Priceless Vase (And Your Peanuts, Too)

At some point or another in life, many of us will encounter some pretty weird challenges involving transporting a Certain Odd Something from Point A to Point B. And sometimes, the mode of transportation for that Certain Odd Something isn’t … Continue reading

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5 Clever Packaging Ideas

Today the design of the package can be just as important as what’s inside and companies are searching for new and clever ways to package their products. From veggies packaged in a “cigarette box” to energy drinks sold in a … Continue reading

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Is Automating Your Warehouse the Answer?

Let’s say you’re a business and, well, business is looking good. Your outputs are increasing, market penetration is strong and the future is bright. Well, what are your options for your warehouse? On one hand, you have been increasing your … Continue reading

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Is Your Package a Work of Art?

Andy Warhol, the American artist known for being a leading figure in the pop art movement, debuted perhaps his most famous collection of paintings in 1962 – a set of 32 canvases each displaying Campbell’s Soup cans. This was done … Continue reading

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